"I kind of spilled blood all over this project" Speace said of her third album, The Killer in Me. It marked a quantum creative leap from the artist's 2006 breakthrough effort Songs for Bright Street. While that release won her widespread critical acclaim and a loyal international fan base, The Killer in Me found the singer/songwriter forging into deeper, darker lyrical and musical terrain, borne largely out of relationships gone wrong, then right and wrong again. "This is the record that I needed to make," Speace states. "In many ways, it was the hardest thing I've ever done. And in some ways, it was the easiest. Writing the songs was emotionally difficult, deep and intense--it was kind of an exorcism. But in the end, the songs flowed pretty quickly. You write the things that you're afraid to say out loud."
Better
Amy Speace Lyrics
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Someone better?s gonna scratch this itch
Can?t wait forever, I could go crazy
There?s got to be something better than this
Our love read like a Hallmark Greeting
Pretty paper and poetry
The color?s faded and the ink is bleeding
Cause every night you put your feet on the table
You put the TV on and tune me out
I?m not looking for no storybook fable
But a little romance would go a long way now
CHORUS
I tried so hard to make this right
It?s not my job to fight this fight
All by myself when you can?t see
That you?re losing me
CHORUS
The lyrics to "Better" by Amy Speace express the singer's desire for something more in her love life. She sings of her frustration with her current partner and their lack of effort in the relationship, believing that someone else could treat her better and satisfy her needs. The opening lines particularly highlight her want for these changes to happen soon as she feels restless and on the verge of losing her sanity. The singer then recalls how their love used to be like a "Hallmark Greeting," all pretty and poetic, but now her partner seems to have forgotten what they had. The metaphorical language here indicates how the relationship has lost its magic, and their connection has become outdated and damaged.
The chorus, then, reflects on the singer's attempts to fix the relationship - how she did everything she could to make it work, but in the end, it's not her responsibility to keep the connection alive. She wants her partner to recognize how they're losing her, and she can't keep fighting alone. The lyrics are emotional and full of longing, conveying the singer's dissatisfaction and desire for change. The storytelling is relatable, and anyone who's been in a relationship that's lost its spark can resonate with these lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Someone better?s gonna treat me better baby
The singer is hopeful that someone better will come along and treat her with more love and respect than her current partner.
Someone better?s gonna scratch this itch
The singer is looking for someone who can fulfill her emotional and physical needs better than her current partner.
Can?t wait forever, I could go crazy
The singer is getting impatient and frustrated with waiting for her partner to change and fears that she may lose her own sanity if she continues to wait indefinitely.
There?s got to be something better than this
The artist firmly believes that there are better things out there for her and refuses to settle for less than she deserves.
Our love read like a Hallmark Greeting
The artist is expressing that their relationship seemed perfect and sweet, like a greeting card that was too good to be true.
Pretty paper and poetry
The singer is referencing the superficial and shallow nature of their love, which was more concerned with appearances and romantic gestures than deep, meaningful connection.
The color?s faded and the ink is bleeding
The singer is describing how their love has lost its vibrancy and passion, and is now in a state of decline and decay.
Have you forgotten how it used to be?
The artist is pleading with her partner to remember how much they used to love and cherish each other, and to try to rekindle that flame.
Cause every night you put your feet on the table
The artist is highlighting her partner's lack of effort and inattentiveness in their relationship, as evidenced by his lazy behavior at home.
You put the TV on and tune me out
The artist is feeling neglected and ignored by her partner, who seems more interested in watching TV than engaging with her.
I?m not looking for no storybook fable
The singer is not expecting a perfect, fairy tale romance, but rather a real and honest connection with her partner.
But a little romance would go a long way now
The artist is asking her partner to put in some effort and show her some love and affection, as a small romantic gesture can make a big difference in their relationship.
I tried so hard to make this right
The singer has put in a lot of effort and energy into trying to salvage their relationship and make things work with her partner.
It?s not my job to fight this fight
The singer acknowledges that it takes two people to make a relationship work, and that she cannot be the only one fighting for their love.
All by myself when you can?t see
The singer feels alone and unsupported in their relationship, as her partner is not willing or able to see the problems and work to fix them.
That you?re losing me
The artist is warning her partner that their lack of effort and attention is causing her to become disenchanted with their relationship, and that she may leave him if things don't improve.
CHORUS
Refrain of the song, reiterating the artist's desire for someone who will treat her better.
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Paul Gumerman
Love it! Fantastic, Amy and Kate!!!!
Cybelle Clements
this is great! loved it
Bernadette Quigley
powerful. love this!
Endom Bridge
Very talented singer and song writer, great song!
Victor Edwards
Stand aside, fans! Amy's number one fan is in the house! I would travel 1,000 miles just to hear that voice, not to speak of her lovely face. This is one of the best talents in the last 50 years, bar none. The only female singer I allow even close is Natalie Merchant, but in the end my choice is Amy.
If you haven't already done so, go see this lady and hear music done like it is supposed to be.
HornedSkull Asmr
Ngl i have been appreciating country more and more as i get older(im 25)
Marsha Bowman
I wish that I could hear what you were saying to that dummy!